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Resident Assistants

We are now recruiting for roles within Res Life for the 2018/19 academic year. You can help create a lively, friendly and supportive community in a BU halls of residence or UniLet area – find out more about the different roles available and how to apply below.

Applications open

Green Champion Resident Assistants - apply by 31 May

As a Green Champion Resident Assistant you will help provide a lively, friendly and supportive community encouraging sustainable behaviours in the student halls/Uni-Let houses through running sustainability focused activities and events within the BU calendar. Creating a friendly and positive atmosphere, the Green Champion Resident Assistants will encourage fellow students to reduce their energy consumption in the halls of residence and assist the accommodation management team with the implementation of their sustainability plans. You’ll live in designated BU accommodation throughout your employment but deliver the above at all halls within BU’s portfolio of accommodation.

Guidance and support will be provided by the Welfare and Communities Officer, Green and Volunteering Projects Co-ordinator within SUBU and the Sustainability Support Officer within BU.

Benefits of the role

As a current student returning to continue your studies, this paid opportunity will provide you with the chance to develop personal and professional skills, including: interpersonal skills, problem-solving, event planning and team building.

You will take part in a training programme before the start of term (usually in September) where you will meet other Green Champions and Resident Assistants, develop your skills, become familiar with BU support services and processes, and start planning activities for the start of term.

How to apply

There are two roles available, with an hourly rate of £9.98. Download the job description (pdf 204kb) for full details of the job specifications and skills required.

To be considered for the role of Green Champion Resident Assistant please submit your CV and why you would be a great fit for this role including details of your skills and abilities to reslife@bournemouth.ac.uk with Green Champion RA in the subject line.

Closing date: midnight, Thursday 31 May 2018

Resident Assistants - applications now closed

As a ResLife Resident Assistant you can help create a lively, friendly and supportive community in a BU halls of residence or UniLet area.

You’ll live in designated BU accommodation throughout your employment, acting as a point of contact for other students, organising events, producing social media content and have knowledge of, and able to signpost to, appropriate support services when required.

Guidance and support will be provided by our Welfare Coordinators, staff within the accommodation residences and our Residential Services team, as well as other Resident Assistants. You will all work together to:

Foster an inclusive BU student community through a series of planned social events and activities

Develop an active and engaging online presence for the ResLife community

Be a friendly point of contact for other students, helping them to help themselves

Benefits of the role

As a current student returning to continue your studies, this paid opportunity will provide you with the chance to develop personal and professional skills, including: interpersonal skills, problem-solving, event planning and team building.

You will take part in a one-week training programme before the start of term (usually in September) where you will meet other Resident Assistants, develop your skills, become familiar with BU support services and processes, and start planning activities for the start of term.

Application information

We’re looking for applicants who are organised and proactive with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Please download the job description (pdf 113kb) for full details of the job specifications and skills required.

Salary: The hourly rate paid will be appointed at a Grade 2 with an hourly rate of £10.18 which is inclusive of holiday pay.

Working arrangements: We expect the Resident Assistants to work an average of 5-6 hours a week during term time - these hours will be more during the first part of the academic year but will average out over the year. The hours of work for any particular week will be agreed between the Resident Assistant and the ResLife Supervisor.

Training: All applicants must be able to attend the 7-day paid training programme arriving at the University on Thursday 6 September 2018; during this period accommodation will be provided.